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In the attack near Jaffa gate in Jerusalem killed 46-year-old father of two children, ofer Ben-Ari. The victim lived in the capital.

Representatives of «Shaare Zedek» reported, he was taken to hospital from the scene of attack with a gunshot wound. Apparently, the man was wounded by security forces in neutralizing the terrorist.

The attack near Jaffa gate in the Old city of Jerusalem occurred at about 13:00. Two terrorists, armed with knives, attacked the Israelites, having hurt two people. The attackers were neutralized. One of the terrorists was killed on the spot, another was seriously wounded and later died in hospital.

The resolved name of the deceased in the terrorist act in Jerusalem 23.12.2015